The National Society of Health Coaches (NSHC) Health Coach Certification
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Developed specifically for nurses, clinicians, and allied health professionals
- The first first Clinical Model of Evidence-based Health Coaching (EBHC)® in the U.S.
- 100% self-paced program
- Designed to help clinicians better serve patients
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Self-paced
- All online
- Developed by licensed healthcare practitioners
- Credential is valid for 5 years
What Needs Improvement...
- Only licensed healthcare professionals can earn the CHC credential from this program
- Non-licensed professionals earn a “certificate of completion” but do not get to use the CHC title
Specs
| Term | No limit to complete the course |
|---|---|
| Hours per week | 85 to 100 hours of self-study at your own pace |
| Platform | Online |
Summary
The National Society of Health Coaches (NSHC) Health Coach Certification was designed for currently licensed healthcare practitioners to learn new skills and better serve their patients. You must be a licensed healthcare professional (a full list of eligible professions is available on the NSHC website) to earn the CHC credential from this program. Anyone can take it, but those not licensed will earn a “certificate of completion” and are not eligible to use the CHC credential.
